• Effective at reducing amount of storm water pollutants
• Flexible to fit the demands of each site
• Adds value to the landscape and aesthetics of the site
• Manages storm water closer to the source and includes multi-functional landscape features such as rain gardens, swales, and conservation areas
• Mimics drainage functions and maintains the ecological/biological integrity of streams

Rain garden at North Mecklenburg High School in Huntersville.	A rain garden absorbs parking lot runoff at Northlake Mall.